The Scoop on Cyber-Sleuthing

Cyber-sleuthing as a prelude to meeting and greeting an online date is on the rise. Online-dating site eHarmony and some matchmakers sanction Googling match candidates — even going so far as to pay for background checks. Some agencies will also do an in-depth background check for a small fee. And for some, especially after being burned by previous online-dating experiences, this gives peace of mind. If you want to do some of your own sleuthing, here are some online resources:

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